January 2017 | Volume 24 | Number 1
SOUTH DAKOTA SAFETY COUNCIL
TO MEMBERS
Members Meet, Share Questions and Solutions
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elcome to our new member networking
group in Sioux Falls! It joins the East River
Safety Coalition, which has been meeting
since mid-2015. The groups select topics and gather for
roundtable discussions, occasionally bringing in an
expert to participate.
“These groups contain committed members
who are building relationships and trust,” said
Executive Director Cary Swenson. “The networks
are large enough to provide a good mix of
experience and opinion, but small enough for
meaningful participation.”
Network meetings provide a valuable opportunity for
candid sharing of information with other members and
our staff. They are part of our ongoing commitment to help
you meet your goals. We’re here to answer your questions,
provide safety resources and expertise, connect you with
other members who share your issues and concerns, and
ensure good value for your membership investment.
As we come to the end of 2016, thanks to all of you for
your work to make South Dakota a safer place to live.
INSIDE:
If you have questions or comments
about your membership, or an interest
in joining a regional group, contact
Executive Director Cary Swenson at
[email protected].
Impact of the Election
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Upcoming Training . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Rules and Regs Update . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Member Benefits: Safety Posters,
Video Streaming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Infographic: Keep Workers Safe
on the Road . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Online Resources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Off the Job: Winter Safety . . . . . . . . .
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ON THE JOB
Federal OSHA News
Final Rule on Walking/
Working Surfaces
n November 17, Federal OSHA issued a final rule
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updating walking-working surfaces standards and
establishing personal fall protection systems requirements.
The final rule’s most significant update is allowing
employers to select the fall protection system that works
best for them, choosing from a range of accepted options
including personal fall protection systems. OSHA has
permitted the use of personal fall protection systems in
construction since 1994 and the final rule adopts similar
requirements for general industry.
Other changes include allowing employers to use rope
descent systems up to 300 feet above a lower level;
prohibiting the use of body belts as part of a personal fall
arrest system; and requiring worker training on personal
fall protection systems and fall equipment.
Updated Guidelines for Safety
and Health Programs
OSHA has released updated
“Recommended Practices for
Safety and Health Programs”
reflecting changes in the
economy and in workplaces,
as well as evolving safety and
health issues. OSHA says the
recommendations should be
particularly helpful to smalland medium-sized businesses.
Management Leadership
Worker Participation
SHA’s new injury/illness tracking rule has raised a lot
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of questions and the agency recently released a memo
providing more detail on how it will evaluate certain
provisions of it. In addition to discussing reporting
procedures, the memo addresses discipline, drug and
alcohol testing, and incentive programs in the context of
evaluating potential retaliation against employees who
report injuries/illnesses. In response to a request from a
Texas district court, OSHA had delayed the enforcement
date of the anti-retaliation provisions until December 1.
However, the court denied a petition to place a temporary
injunction on the rule, allowing OSHA to begin enforcing
the provisions on that date.
Find and Fix Hazards
Recommended Practices for
Safety and Health
Programs
Occupational Safety
and Health Administration
www.osha.gov/shpguidelines
OSHA 3885
October 2016
Small Business
Guide for Silica Rule
A just-published compliance guide from OSHA,
“Respirable Crystalline Silica Standard for Construction,”
is designed to help small businesses in construction
comply with the new crystalline silica rule. OSHA has also
developed guides for general industry and maritime.
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Guidance Memo on Incentive,
Disciplinary, and Drug-Testing
Programs
South Dakota Safety Council Memo to Members | January 2017
New OSHA Pub:
Best Practices for
Safety Programs
in Construction
Occupational Safety
and Health Administration
www.osha.gov
October 2016
Recommended Practices for
Safety & Health Programs
in
Construction
A new OSHA publication,
“Recommended Practices for
Safety and Health Programs
in Construction,” is designed
to help contractors prevent
injuries and illnesses on their construction sites and make
their companies more profitable. OSHA believes the
recommendations may be particularly helpful to smalland medium-sized contractors who lack safety and health
specialists on staff.
ON THE JOB
New from NSC:
Free Safety Posters
for Members
New Member Benefit:
Free Streaming Videos
National Safety Council has created a new series of safety
posters for use by members — and your membership
in the South Dakota Safety Council makes you an NSC
member, too! Download and display these colorful posters
to increase safety awareness. Multiple locations? Share
them across your organization for an even greater impact
on safety.
More than 100 members have already taken advantage of
free streaming training videos through our partnership with
Aurora Pictures. You can access hundreds of videos, free
of charge, through an online portal and use them in your
training. The program includes:
HAVE YOU CHECKED IT OUT?
• An easy (and quick) sign-up process.
•800+ titles (many in multiple languages) immediately
available, 24/7.
Backover Injuries – Know the Back-Up Plan
• Options to purchase DVDs at a great member discount.
Backover Injuries – Know the Back-Up Plan
(Spanish)
Find more information and sign up at
southdakotasafetycouncil.org/memb/
StreamingVideo.cfm.
Black Ice – Cold Hard Facts
Black Ice – Cold Hard Facts (Spanish)
Questions? Contact Moira at moira@
southdakotasafetycouncil.org; 605-361-7785/
800-952-5539.
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HOW TO REACH US SOUTH DAKOTA SAFETY COUNCIL
1108 N. West Avenue, Sioux Falls, SD 57104
Phone: 605-361-7785/800-952-5539
Fax: 605-361-2156
E-mail: [email protected]
southdakotasafetycouncil.org
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South Dakota Safety Council Memo to Members | January 2017
Cary Swenson Executive Director
Moira Beznoska Office Coordinator
Connie Fitch Manager of Member Services
Rick Kiley Director, Motorcycle Rider Education Program
ON THE JOB
Online Resources
NIOSH Issues Recommended
Exposure Limits for Food
Flavoring Chemicals
NIOSH has published recommended workplace exposure limits for
diacetyl and 2,3-pentanedione, widely used as flavoring compounds,
to reduce the risk of lung damage and disease. The NIOSH publication
includes recommendations on engineering controls, work practices,
and personal protective equipment.
A recent article in Safety + Health magazine discusses five things workers
need to know about this hazard and the irreversible lung disease it can cause,
bronchiolitis obliterans. Key points include:
• S ymptoms of bronchiolitis obliterans, (also known as obliterative
bronchiolitis), appear when the lungs’ smallest airways become narrowed
by scar tissue. “It’s like you’re drowning all the time,” said David Egilman,
a doctor and clinical professor of family medicine at Brown University in
Providence, RI.
•“The exposure is much more widespread than we thought initially,” said Dan
Morgan, head of the Respiratory Toxicology Group at the National Institute
of Environmental Health Sciences. “Any industry where the flavorings are
mixed or heated can result in higher exposures. “
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IOSH has been conducting health hazard evaluations at about 20 coffeeprocessing facilities and collecting air samples during specific job tasks.
NIOSH cautions that information about toxicity of substitute chemicals is
limited and protective measures may be required with them as well.
•OSHA has no specific standards regulating workplace exposure to diacetyl
and butter flavoring. While the agency has previously published an advanced
notice of proposed rulemaking on the issue, it was moved to “long term
status” in 2012 and does not appear on OSHA’s current agenda. However
OSHA notes that its standards for all workplaces can protect exposed
workers and has released validated methods for air monitoring of diacetyl
and 2,3-pentanedione.
Read the full article here.
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South Dakota Safety Council Memo to Members | January 2017
Ladder Hazard Alert Card
Each year, about 70 construction workers
die in falls from ladders and 4,000 are
injured so seriously that they miss work.
Learn more with this Ladder Hazard
Alert card from CPWR, the Center for
Construction Research and Training.
New Tower Safety Video:
Anchor Corrosion
A new safety video from the National
Association of Tower Erectors highlights
the conditions and factors that contribute
to anchor corrosion on guyed towers.
See the NATE Video on Tower Corrosion.
Aerial Lift Hazard
Recognition Simulator
NIOSH has developed an online
simulator to help prevent fall deaths in
construction and other aerial lift-related
injuries and deaths. Learn more about
the simulator and how to access it.
OSHA & EPA: Importance
of Root Cause Analysis
Federal OSHA and the U.S. Environmental
Protection Agency (EPA) have issued
a new fact sheet “The Importance of
Root Cause Analysis During Incident
Investigation.” The fact sheet includes
related requirements, “how-to’s” and
tools for conducting an RCA.
The Value of Safety:
the Alcoa Story
An article in OHS Online examines the
positive effect of safety as a “keystone
habit” through a brief summary of Alcoa’s
experience under the leadership of
Paul O’Neill.
ON THE JOB
A Closer Look:
Impact of the Election
on Safety Regulations
The presidential election has caused considerable
speculation about the impact on OSHA and
workplace safety regulations. Here’s a summary
of two recent commentaries:
From EHS Today: Transitioning to a Trump
Administration: What It Could Mean for the
Department of Labor and OSHA. Ed Foulke, Jr., head
of OSHA under George W. Bush, shares his thoughts
on what the transition to a new administration could
mean for OSHA. He lists 11 items he expects the new
administration to revisit, including the walking-working
surfaces and silica standards, and the recording/reporting
rule. Foulke also believes there will be a greater emphasis
on compliance assistance versus the enforcement focus
of the current administration.
Among other issues Foulke discusses:
• The recent increase in OSHA penalties: “You can’t roll
them back [easily] because the penalty change is a
statute,” he said. “But, the new assistant secretary of labor
for OSHA can refuse to allow continuing increases in
penalties based on the cost of living.”
•The “Fair Pay and Safe Workplaces Executive Order,”
which requires prospective federal contractors to
disclose labor law violations and addresses a number of
workers’ rights issues: “I assume Trump will immediately
repeal the Fair Pay and Safe Workplaces Executive Order,”
says Foulke. “That’s the problem with an executive order
versus a regulation: One administration puts them in
and another takes them out.”
• The Occupational Safety and Health Review
Commission: The commission has a vacancy and is
operating with just two members. If a Republican
is named to fill that vacancy, the party would have
a majority of the seats. Foulke says this could be a
significant factor as the commission decides challenges
of OSHA citations or penalties which come before it.
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South Dakota Safety Council Memo to Members | January 2017
What Trump’s Victory Means for OSHA, John Martin,
a Washington D.C.-based attorney with a practice in
occupational safety and health compliance, believes
there will be less regulation in store. Noting that the
process to amend or withdraw OSHA standards can take
years, Martin speculates that letters of interpretation
may be used to curtail the scope of many regulations
and procedures. He also expects recordkeeping to be
de-emphasized under the new OSHA, and, like Foulke,
anticipates a shift away from enforcement.
However, Martin cautions that too much OSHA
restriction could be a problem, given Trump’s pro-jobs,
pro-employee message during the campaign and strong
support from Rust Belt union members. “If Trump
wishes to avoid early alienation of some of his strongest
supporters, he will need to tread carefully when it comes
to neutering OSHA — either from a regulatory or
enforcement standpoint.”
OSHA Considers Workplace
Violence Standard for Healthcare
Federal OSHA is seeking comment on whether to
propose a standard to prevent workplace violence in
healthcare and social assistance settings. The agency
will also hold a public meeting on Jan. 10, 2017, in
Washington, D.C., to discuss prevention strategies.
According to a 2016 report from the GAO, workers
in health care facilities experience substantially higher
estimated rates of nonfatal injury due to workplace
violence compared to workers overall.
ON THE JOB
Upcoming Training
January
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Forklift Train-the-Trainer PLUS
Looking for a smart and effective way to re-energize or
completely revamp your forklift training without a huge time
commitment? Get a fresh start by attending our Forklift
Train-the-Trainer PLUS workshop! You'll get a new DVD
program and the training to implement it all for just the cost
of the program! This is not just another lecture about the
standards this is a chance for you to discuss best practices
and motivational techniques with your peers from across
the state, facilitated by a great trainer.
Members: $355 + tax | Nonmembers: $395 + tax
January
5, January 24
First Aid/CPR/AED Training
Be prepared and be in compliance. Learn the skills to
maintain the life of a victim until emergency medical
personnel arrive. First Aid Training covers the basics:
breathing emergencies, sudden illness and injury, bleeding
and preventing disease transmission. The CPR/AED portion
covers basic life support, emergency scene assessment,
CPR and rescue breathing and choking. The AED segment
covers operating characteristics of AED's and shows you
proper precautions and maintenance techniques. Upon
course completion, you will receive National Safety Council
First Aid/CPR/AED certificates.
Members: $70 + tax (first attendee) $60.00 + tax
(each additional attendee) | Nonmembers: $80 + tax
January
18
Defensive Driving Course, Basic (4-hour)
DDC-4 is a fast-paced, four-hour driver improvement
program that also makes an ideal refresher course. It's
designed for employees who have already been through
the eight-hour course, employees who have had traffic
violations, or those who drive a company vehicle or their
own vehicle on company time. This course also meets
DOT regulations for special transportation services driver
training. DDC-4 is a cost-effective way to ensure all your
drivers develop safe, defensive driving habits and attitudes.
The National Safety Council's newly revised DDC-4, 5th
edition, offers a fresh look into contemporary driving issues
that impact our behavior and safety on the roadway.
Members: $75 + tax | Nonmembers: $95 + tax
January
30 – 31
OSHA 10-hour General Industry
Training Course
This 10-hour course covers specific OSHA standards,
including material handling, machine guarding, exit routes,
fire protection, electrical, hazard communication and other
OSHA compliance regulations. OSHA Training Institute will
issue course completion cards to each student.
Members: $285 + tax | Nonmembers: $345 + tax
January
30 – February 3
OSHA 30-hour General Industry
Training Course
The 30-hour course is a more in-depth study of OSHA
regulations and required programs.
Members: $595 + tax | Nonmembers: $695 + tax
REGISTER
TODAY!
o register for any of these classes, contact Moira
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at [email protected] or call our
office at 605-361-7785/800-952-5539.
Join Us! Annual Meeting
and Half-day Session with
Homeland Security Experts
Tuesday, January 31, 2017
Ramkota Hotel, Sioux Falls
8:00 – 9:00 a.m.
Annual Membership Meeting/ Breakfast
9:00 a.m. – noon
Department of Homeland Security:
How to Protect your People, Your
Property and Your Cyber Network
As a thank you to our members, the half-day
of training and annual meeting breakfast are
available to employees of member organizations
for only $25 ($15 for breakfast meeting only).
Registration form
Questions? Contact Moira at
[email protected].
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South Dakota Safety Council Memo to Members | January 2017
ON THE JOB
Keep workers safe on the road.
Why does workplace motor vehicle safety matter?
Millions of workers drive or ride in a vehicle as part of their jobs, and
crashes are the leading cause of work-related deaths in the United States.
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics Table A-2, 2014
The goal of the Center for Motor Vehicle Safety
is to make sure that those who work in or near vehicles
come home safely at the end of their workday.
$25 billion
total cost to U.S. employers for
motor vehicle crashes at work
Motor vehicle
crashes impact
workers, their
families, businesses,
and communities.
$65,000
$671,000
per nonfatal
injury
per death
*Data from 2013
Source: NETS, Cost of Motor Vehicle
Crashes to Employers – 2015
NIOSH Center for
Motor Vehicle Safety
Learn how to keep your workers safe:
www.cdc.gov/niosh/motorvehicle
@NIOSH_MVSafety
Department of Health and Human Services
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
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South Dakota Safety Council Memo to Members | January 2017
All workers are at risk of
crashes, whether they
drive light or heavy
vehicles, or whether
driving is a main or
incidental job duty.
From 2003-2014 there were 22,000
work-related motor vehicle deaths
in the United States.
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics Table A-2, 2003-2014
OFF THE JOB
When the
Weather Outside
is Frightful . . .
. . . plan ahead to stay safe
indoors and out. The Centers for
Disease Control and Prevention
(CDC) emphasizes being prepared
at home, outdoors and on the road:
AT HOME
• Check heating systems. Install smoke and CO alarms.
•Stock up to be prepared for weather-related emergencies, including
power outages.
•Check in with older family and neighbors who may be at higher risk from
cold weather hazards.
•If you have pets, bring them inside. If you can’t bring them inside, provide
adequate, warm shelter and unfrozen water to drink.
Are You Ready?
Pack a Winter
Emergency Kit
This compact kit keeps you
prepared for a road-side
winter emergency. Keep your
employees, yourself and your
family safe by putting one in
every vehicle!
Members: $39.95 + tax
Nonmembers: $49.95 + tax
Contact Moira for details
about our employee
purchase program:
605-361-7785/800-952-5539;
moira@southdakotasafety
council.org.
OUTDOORS
• Wear appropriate outdoor clothing.
• Sprinkle cat litter or sand on icy patches.
• Pace yourself — come indoors periodically to warm up.
ON THE ROAD
• Prepare your car for the winter and carry a winter emergency kit.
•Be alert to weather advisories if you’re planning to travel; if you get stranded,
call for help on your cell phone and stay with your vehicle.
Learn more at cdc.gov/features/winterweather.
For more on safe winter driving, see the OSHA website and our
Winter Driving Tips fact sheet.
Find carbon monoxide poisoning prevention tips and information
about carbon monoxide alarms on our website.
MEMO to Members is a publication of the South Dakota Safety Council.
The information in the Memo to Members is compiled from sources believed to be reliable.
We’ve exercised reasonable care to assure its accuracy, but make no guarantees. The South
Dakota Safety Council makes no representation or guarantees of results and assumes no
liability in connection with the information contained in the Memo, including whether such
information or suggestions are appropriate in all circumstances. Statements attributed to other
sources do not necessarily reflect the opinion or position of the South Dakota Safety Council.
EDITOR
Ann Kulenkamp | EDITORIAL ASSISTANT Kristy Zack | DESIGNER Melissa Litecky
1108 N. West Avenue, Sioux Falls, SD 57104
Phone: 605-361-7785 / 800-952-5539
Fax: 605-361-2156
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